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Last sold for $260,000 on Dec 28, 2020

42 WALES ST

TAUNTON, MA 02780
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,878 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Dec 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,797 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$430,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$321,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$395,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$340,860

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Harold H. Galligan SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Taunton High SchoolD
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.6 mi
M
John F. Parker Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–7 · 1.7 mi

District: Taunton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02780These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,428 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,724
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,415
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

42 Wales St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Taunton 02780
  • Older than 95% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in Taunton 02780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taunton 02780.

Living area1,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 42 Wales St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaunton 02780Bristol County
Living areabigger than1,878 ft²64% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac26% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than189011% of homes5% of homes

About 42 Wales St

When did 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA last sell?

42 Wales St, Taunton, MA last sold on Dec 28, 2020 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA?

42 Wales St, Taunton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,878 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA built?

42 Wales St, Taunton, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA?

42 Wales St, Taunton, MA is assigned to Harold H. Galligan School (elementary), rated D; Taunton High School (high), rated D; John F. Parker Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Taunton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA compare to other homes in Taunton 02780?

Among the 14,126 homes in Taunton 02780, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,878 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1890 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Wales St, Taunton, MA was $4,797. The county assessed it at $430,600.

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